ESSO - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services

Visualization of Marine Met data (using FERRET)
during 24 - 28 July, 2023
Organized by
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) ESSO-INCOIS, Hyderabad, India

Overview:

Data visualization is the science of describing the significance of data by placing it in a visual context. In the current scenario it is very useful for dealing with marine met data as patterns, trends and correlations that might go undetected in text-based data can be exposed and recognized easier with data visualization software.

The current course will demonstrate the use of open source software FERRET for generation of NetCDF data and visualize various types of plots, save and reuse them at a later stage. The course is designed to be a mix of both practical and theoretical sessions .

Aims and Objectives

• Provide an exposure to Data Visualization using FERRET.
• Generation of scripts to visualize various types of data sets (1D, 2D, 3D etc).
• Perform data analysis, generate value added products.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding of FERRET software.
• Generation of different types of JNL scripts for visualization and analysis.
• Capability to visualize data set viz., in situ, remote sensing and model outputs
• Tools for visualizing different types of ocean data and data products.

Target Audience

Target audiences include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ocean and atmosphere data managers.
• Researchers intending to use data products for scientific analysis.
• Research scholars at various universities.

Application Process :

Please fill the online application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctzn6ikK402okn8PB5T4842He7blUo4JQfbBzdw5Pt6h5j3w/viewform

Period for Applications: : 06 July - 20 July 2023

Course Pre-requisites :

• Candidates should have knowledge of data formats in which most of the oceanographic data sets are available;
• Candidates should be preferably working in institutions responsible for the management of oceanographic and/or atmospheric data;
• Good working knowledge of English;
• Participants should be able to pre-install FERRET s/w in their systems/laptops.
• A Certificate of Participation will be issued to all successful students upon providing feedback form and submission of assignments (if applicable).

Course Dates :

24 July - 28 July 2023

Last Date to recieve application :

July 20, 2023

Venue :

Hybrid platform (link will be sent to all shortlisted candidates).
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean)
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India,
"Ocean Valley", Pragathi Nagar (B.O), Nizampet (S.O)
Hyderabad - 500 090, INDIA

Faculty Members :

• Dr.T V S Udaya Bhaskar
• B Sivaiah
• PSN Acharyulu
• RUVN Satish
• J Pavan Kumar

For Any questions please contact:

Regional Training Centre Coordinator :

• Dr.T V S Udaya Bhaskar (itcoocean@incois.gov.in/uday@incois.gov.in)

Schedule of Course

Time	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
11:00 - 13:00	Introduction to Data sets and introduction to FERRET software and plotting capabilities [ Presentation 1 ] [ Presentation 2 ] [ Video ]	Plotting 1D, 2D, 3D plots, viewports, new windows, Saving plot outputs [ Presentation 1 ] [ Presentation 2 ] [ Video ]	Introduction to Transformations, derived variables,building 'JNL' and go files for automation. [ Presentation 1 ] [  Video  ]	Generation and visualization of 1D, 2D data. Manipulation to NetCDF files using 'ncdump' and 'ncgen' [ Presentation 1 ] [  Video  ]	Regridding the files to desired resolution, intro to Statistical analysis [ Presentation 1 ] [  Video  ]